4th Layer of Plantar Foot Intrinsic Muscles

Question 1

What is the MA for the Plantar Interossei (1-3) “PADs”?

Answer 1

Adduction of digits 3-5 at the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints

Question 2

What is the PA for the Plantar Interossei (1-3) “PADs”?

Answer 2

Plantar medial shafts of metatarsals 3-5

Question 3

What is the DA for the Plantar Interossei (1-3) “PADs”?

Answer 3

Medial phalanges of digits 3-5

Question 4

What is the N of the Plantar Interossei (1-3) “PADs”?

Answer 4

Lateral plantar nerve (S1, S2, & S3)

Question 5

What is the MA for the Dorsal Interossei (1-4) “DABs”?

Answer 5

Abduction of digits 2-4 at the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints

Question 6

What is the PA for the Dorsal Interossei (1-4) “DABs”?

Answer 6

Adjacent sides of shafts of metatarsals 1-5

Question 7

What is the DA for the Dorsal Interossei (1-4) “DABs”?

Answer 7

1st: medial side of proximal phalanx of 2nd digit

2nd-4th: lateral sides of digits 2-4

Question 8

What is the N of the Dorsal Interossei (1-4) “DABs”?

Answer 8

Lateral plantar nerve (S1, S2, & S3)